You can get charged with a DUI regardless of your gender, age, race or any other factors. If you drive while intoxicated, it's a violation of motor vehicle laws in Kentucky.That said, some individuals are more likely to face charges than others. You may be wondering...
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Know the impaired driving penalties in Kentucky
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jun 12, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Kentucky laws take a harsh stance against drunk driving. It's imperative that all drivers understand that driving after they've been drinking can lead to serious penalties. These penalties are also for other substances, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications,...
What can cause an officer to suspect you of drunk driving?
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Apr 24, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Traffic stops for suspected drunk driving are an all-too-common occurrence for automobile drivers here in Kentucky and other parts of the United States. It's the most likely interaction that any average person will ever have with law enforcement in their lives. A...
Open containers of alcohol are almost always illegal in Kentucky
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Mar 20, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Hanging out with friends can sometimes involve alcohol. There are several things that you have to remember if you're doing this. First, anyone consuming alcohol must be at least 21 years old. Second, you should never drive after you've had alcohol. Third, nobody...
Reasonable suspicion and how it can impact your DUI defense
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 28, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Police officers have to have a reason for pulling a motorist over. It is possible that they can do this through a drunk driving checkpoint, but they might be able to stop your vehicle even if there isn't a checkpoint. They can watch for signs that you might be...
Problem with breath test equipment is raising red flags
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jan 17, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Most people know that breath tests are one of the primary tools police officers use to determine whether a driver is legally intoxicated. When a person is accused of drunk driving, defense lawyers look for things that might show that the test wasn't accurate. A recent...
Marijuana testing controversial for traffic stops
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Dec 27, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Impaired driving is a big problem throughout the country. While many people automatically attribute impairment to alcohol, it can also come from other sources. One of these is marijuana, and even though this drug hasn't been decriminalized here, police departments...
Pay attention to what happens during a drunk driving stop
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Oct 3, 2019 | Drunk Driving
With football season here, and the winter holiday season coming up soon, now is the perfect time for people to remember some of the reasons they should avoid drunk driving. One of the most important is that they are putting their own life at risk when they drive after...
Field sobriety tests can be important in your criminal defense
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Aug 7, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Police officers watch for signs of impairment when they are out patrolling. If they see signs that someone is impaired, they are going to pull the vehicle over. Once they have the driver with them, they are going to try to figure out what's going on. They can do a...
Take drugged driving charges seriously
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jun 26, 2019 | Drunk Driving
People who drive vehicles on public roads have a duty to drive safely. This is done partly by following the traffic laws, including avoiding driving while impaired. Driving under the influence is a big problem because it can lead to people dying or suffering from...
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